Get immunized

Death is a side effect of life...so should we stop living? I know there's a school of thought that the side effects of immunizations are a reason not to have your child vaccinated, but really?? This will sound ugly, but I don't know that I want your unprotected kid around mine (at least until she's had all hers). Polio isn't present on the US because of the vaccine. Other deadly diseases are gone here too because of...You guessed it, vaccines. Does the fear that your kid may have a side effect from a shot outweigh the fear that he/she could die from the virus it's designed to protect him/her from? Or does it outweigh the fear that others could get sick because of his/her possible sickness?
I trust the medical care community that I'm taking my lo to enough that if they say the vaccines are necessary, we are doing it... If I didn't why bother to take her to the in the first place.
Maybe I should have posted this on hot topics board, but I know for most of us we've either just gone for 2 month visit/shot day or are about to go. Thoughts?

Death is a side effect of life...so should we stop living? I know there's a school of thought that the side effects of immunizations are a reason not to have your child vaccinated, but really?? This will sound ugly, but I don't know that I want your unprotected kid around mine (at least until she's had all hers). Polio isn't present on the US because of the vaccine. Other deadly diseases are gone here too because of...You guessed it, vaccines. Does the fear that your kid may have a side effect from a shot outweigh the fear that he/she could die from the virus it's designed to protect him/her from? Or does it outweigh the fear that others could get sick because of his/her possible sickness?
I trust the medical care community that I'm taking my lo to enough that if they say the vaccines are necessary, we are doing it... If I didn't why bother to take her to the in the first place.
Maybe I should have posted this on hot topics board, but I know for most of us we've either just gone for 2 month visit/shot day or are about to go. Thoughts?

Thank you for posting this! Some people have told me to give the vaccines a lot of thought before going ahead with them...I have thought lots about this issue but know in my heart it's best for my baby!

Thank you for posting this! Some people have told me to give the vaccines a lot of thought before going ahead with them...I have thought lots about this issue but know in my heart it's best for my baby!

Totally agree. Did my research and 100% believe that vaccination is the best way to go. People can choose what they wish for their own babies but the reason why some diseases have been eradicated is because of vaccines. So I will always choose to vaccinate my child/ren.

Totally agree. Did my research and 100% believe that vaccination is the best way to go. People can choose what they wish for their own babies but the reason why some diseases have been eradicated is because of vaccines. So I will always choose to vaccinate my child/ren.

we have always gotten our children vaccinated, except we wait for hep b until they are about 2... why? because my kids dont use street drugs and/or have unprotected sex, and why give them an extra shot while they are babies if their chances of contracting hep b is zero? my daughter, who is 4, just completed her hep b vaccinations. otherwise, im a big supporter of vaccines and the normal schedule unless a child has a medical reason not to. with that said, i respect other parents' decisions, even if i dont agree, because i would expect the same consideration for my decisions.

we have always gotten our children vaccinated, except we wait for hep b until they are about 2... why? because my kids dont use street drugs and/or have unprotected sex, and why give them an extra shot while they are babies if their chances of contracting hep b is zero? my daughter, who is 4, just completed her hep b vaccinations. otherwise, im a big supporter of vaccines and the normal schedule unless a child has a medical reason not to. with that said, i respect other parents' decisions, even if i dont agree, because i would expect the same consideration for my decisions.

Just curious, but all of you that say you've done your research-what exactly did you research? The disease? The ingredients in the vaccines? The side effects of the ingredients?
Those of you that say "your child puts my child at risk because they are not vaccinated"...how does this make sense if vaccines are effective? Theoretically, once your child has their vaccines, they are safe right? And if that is your thinking, let me ask, are YOU up to date on your vaccines? Because vaccines don't provide lifelong immunity, you are vulnerable to catching something and passing it on to your little one. Just food for thought.

Just curious, but all of you that say you've done your research-what exactly did you research? The disease? The ingredients in the vaccines? The side effects of the ingredients?
Those of you that say "your child puts my child at risk because they are not vaccinated"...how does this make sense if vaccines are effective? Theoretically, once your child has their vaccines, they are safe right? And if that is your thinking, let me ask, are YOU up to date on your vaccines? Because vaccines don't provide lifelong immunity, you are vulnerable to catching something and passing it on to your little one. Just food for thought.

Many, many babies have died from vaccinations. And vaccines aren't responsible for the decline in the disease, most of them were already on the decline before the vaccination was introduced. And, yes, I can provide links for that. And I personally have no faith in the medically community. My only use for them is in an emergency, otherwise they are slowly killing us. As for all the babies that scream for hours after being vaccinated, I wish I could just scoop them up and bring them home with me. They're screaming because they just had who knows how many toxins injected into their little bodies...and nobody has done any research on the effect of all those shots mixed together. I usually try to be level headed but I'm over it. Enough of all the posts saying get immunized. If you feel that's what is best for your child, great, but let everyone else gets to decide what is best for theirs.

Many, many babies have died from vaccinations. And vaccines aren't responsible for the decline in the disease, most of them were already on the decline before the vaccination was introduced. And, yes, I can provide links for that. And I personally have no faith in the medically community. My only use for them is in an emergency, otherwise they are slowly killing us. As for all the babies that scream for hours after being vaccinated, I wish I could just scoop them up and bring them home with me. They're screaming because they just had who knows how many toxins injected into their little bodies...and nobody has done any research on the effect of all those shots mixed together. I usually try to be level headed but I'm over it. Enough of all the posts saying get immunized. If you feel that's what is best for your child, great, but let everyone else gets to decide what is best for theirs.

My opinion is this - if you take your child to the pediatrician when they are sick to get his/her medical expertise, then you should trust them with decisions that will make your child well too. I've chosen to immunize. Also, I've personally never met anyone who has lost a baby due to a vaccine nor someone who has had a severe side effect.

My opinion is this - if you take your child to the pediatrician when they are sick to get his/her medical expertise, then you should trust them with decisions that will make your child well too. I've chosen to immunize. Also, I've personally never met anyone who has lost a baby due to a vaccine nor someone who has had a severe side effect.

I have my opinion on this, but my biggest question is what are these anti-vaccine parents going to do when the kids go to Kindergarten? Home school? Kids can't start school without their immunizations. So are you just planning on putting off the inevitable?

I have my opinion on this, but my biggest question is what are these anti-vaccine parents going to do when the kids go to Kindergarten? Home school? Kids can't start school without their immunizations. So are you just planning on putting off the inevitable?

@ Jana - what a load of self absorbed rubbish. You are so lucky to live in a country that provides you with such amenities as vaccines. How foolish of you to throw it all away. And how arrogant of you to think you know better than medical experts!

@ Jana - what a load of self absorbed rubbish. You are so lucky to live in a country that provides you with such amenities as vaccines. How foolish of you to throw it all away. And how arrogant of you to think you know better than medical experts!

Almost every state has some form of exemptions. Most have at least a medical exemption and a religious exemption, some even have a philosophical exemption. Your child does not have to have vaccinations in order to go to school.

Almost every state has some form of exemptions. Most have at least a medical exemption and a religious exemption, some even have a philosophical exemption. Your child does not have to have vaccinations in order to go to school.

@meow. That is a lame argument. It is widely accepted that vaccines do not provide 100% protection. It does however provide herd immunity for the community. This is why it is dangerous for people to not vaccinate their children. So it is not food for though but a ill informed statement/question.

@meow. That is a lame argument. It is widely accepted that vaccines do not provide 100% protection. It does however provide herd immunity for the community. This is why it is dangerous for people to not vaccinate their children. So it is not food for though but a ill informed statement/question.

To each their own, seriously if you don't want to vaccinate so be it BUT when your child is in the hospital with a completely preventable disease do not complain about the cost or worse about having to see your poor child have multiple IVs placed etc when they do not understand what is even going on! I hated watching my little man be poked and prodded all because we skipped vaccinating him for rotavirus but in the end it was my fault and it was awful! Never again will I opt out of a vaccine.

To each their own, seriously if you don't want to vaccinate so be it BUT when your child is in the hospital with a completely preventable disease do not complain about the cost or worse about having to see your poor child have multiple IVs placed etc when they do not understand what is even going on! I hated watching my little man be poked and prodded all because we skipped vaccinating him for rotavirus but in the end it was my fault and it was awful! Never again will I opt out of a vaccine.

I completely agree that vaccinating is theme right choice for my family, but some children can't get vaccinated because they are allergic to the ingredients or because of religious reasons, I vaccinate to help keep them safe too. You can't travel to most countries without being vaccinated, so if your kids ever want/ have to travel they'll get those nasty shots anyways.....just a thought. On a side note my friend does missionary work in Africa and tells me stories about the children dying from diseases that we in the US haven't seen in decades, so yes those vaccines DO work. Most of those parents would give their right arm to be able to afford the vaccines that so many here take for granted. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad for their choice or scare them, I'm just telling you what she's told me.

I completely agree that vaccinating is theme right choice for my family, but some children can't get vaccinated because they are allergic to the ingredients or because of religious reasons, I vaccinate to help keep them safe too. You can't travel to most countries without being vaccinated, so if your kids ever want/ have to travel they'll get those nasty shots anyways.....just a thought. On a side note my friend does missionary work in Africa and tells me stories about the children dying from diseases that we in the US haven't seen in decades, so yes those vaccines DO work. Most of those parents would give their right arm to be able to afford the vaccines that so many here take for granted. I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad for their choice or scare them, I'm just telling you what she's told me.

I work at a children's hospital. People who say kids die from vaccinations- I have seen too many kids die from not being vaccinated! U never know what kids are going to come in contact with. It won't be polio and measles but I have seen terrible things and wouldn't risk my kids health/life for preventable illness. Some of my dialysis kids went into kidney failure as a result of something that could've been prevented w vaccines. I would feel horrible taking my baby to dialysis 3-5 times a week (while waiting for a kidney transplant) knowing i could've prevented it! Just one opinion.

I work at a children's hospital. People who say kids die from vaccinations- I have seen too many kids die from not being vaccinated! U never know what kids are going to come in contact with. It won't be polio and measles but I have seen terrible things and wouldn't risk my kids health/life for preventable illness. Some of my dialysis kids went into kidney failure as a result of something that could've been prevented w vaccines. I would feel horrible taking my baby to dialysis 3-5 times a week (while waiting for a kidney transplant) knowing i could've prevented it! Just one opinion.

really who cares? vaccinate your child if you want and then they're safe from all those horrible 'diseased'.children, I am vaccinating but I fully agree that its not tested and studied enough, and she won't be getting unnecessary ones like the flu shot your body builds its own immunity. and if I could put my child in school without shots you bet I wouldnt be

really who cares? vaccinate your child if you want and then they're safe from all those horrible 'diseased'.children, I am vaccinating but I fully agree that its not tested and studied enough, and she won't be getting unnecessary ones like the flu shot your body builds its own immunity. and if I could put my child in school without shots you bet I wouldnt be

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